Eicher branded trucks and buses recorded sales of 4,213 units in April 2012, which is 14.8 per cent higher than that of April 2011 at 3,669 units. The YTD 2012 sales were 18,408 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 16,174 units, representing a growth of 13.8 per cent.
In the domestic CV market (5T and above), Eicher branded trucks and buses recorded a higher growth of 18.2 per cent at 3,963 units in April 2012 as compared to 3,353 units in April 2011. The YTD 2012 sales were 17,486 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 15,095 units, representing a growth of 16 per cent.
In the bus segment, Eicher branded buses recorded a 33 per cent growth in sales at 802 units as compared to 602 units in April 2011. The YTD 2012 sales were 2,845 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 1,873 units, representing a 52 per cent growth.
The heavy duty Eicher trucks recorded sales of 782 units in the domestic market as against 513 units in April 2011, representing a growth of 52.4 per cent. YTD Eicher HD sales were 3,073 units against 2,437 units in 2011, representing a 26 per cent growth.
On the export front, Eicher Trucks and Buses recorded sales of 250 units in April 2012 as against 316 units in April 2011. However, the export pipeline continues to be very healthy.